# gpt-researcher vs Windows ARM

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | gpt-researcher | Windows ARM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in AI Chat | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 30 336 ✓ | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +743 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 26 Sept 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Batchfile |

## Which one should you pick?

gpt-researcher scores 80/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.

gpt-researcher ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Windows ARM.

If you want the quickest setup, gpt-researcher is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.

gpt-researcher is growing faster right now (+743 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [gpt-researcher](https://selfhost.directory/project/gpt-researcher) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gpt-researcher.md)
- [Windows ARM](https://selfhost.directory/project/windows-arm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/windows-arm.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/gpt-researcher-vs-windows-arm